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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
Local shelters offering pet adoptions by appointment
Those looking for a quarantine companion better be serious if they plan on frequenting any of the animal shelters in the Flathead Valley.
Educators, professionals use 3-D printers to make N95 masks
A small fleet of 3-D printers whir away in Todd Spangler’s garage, exuding a musical scritch-scratch as they methodically transform melted plastic into N95 mas…
Prison, jail inmates considered for release to stop COVID-19
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — As Montana’s COVID-19 case count continues festering, state prison officials say they are taking measures to stop the coronavirus from turning prisons into incubation pods, while a coalition …
Minnesotans worry as COVID-19 spreads to nursing homes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota residents are worried about their elderly loved ones as the coronavirus outbreak spreads to nursing homes.
Madison County records state’s 2nd COVID-19 death
The Madison County Public Health Department and Gov. Steve Bullock’s Office on Sunday confirmed Montana’s second COVID-19-related death.
Trump says US won't pay for Meghan and Harry's security
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has offered his opinion on the future of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, insisting the United States government won…
Legislatures meet remotely, limit public as virus spreads
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Members of the Arkansas House met in a college basketball arena, spaced out among 5,600 seats, as they voted on ways to cover a budg…
Polish composer, conductor Krzysztof Penderecki dies at 86
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Krzysztof Penderecki, an award-winning conductor and one of the world’s most popular contemporary classical music composers whose works h…
Georgetown's Mac McClung to test NBA waters, could return
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown sophomore guard Mac McClung announced Sunday that he is declaring for the NBA draft but will maintain his eligibility so he can re…
Trump adds 30 days to distancing guidelines as virus spreads
President Donald Trump is extending the voluntary national shutdown for a month as sickness and death from the coronavirus pandemic rise in the U.S. The initia…
Arizona's McDonald to return for senior season
Arizona guard Aari McDonald will return for her senior season, bypassing a chance to leave early for the WNBA.
Browning man shot and killed during standoff with officers
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Browning man was shot and killed during a standoff with law enforcement officers, Glacier County and Blackfeet tribal law enforcement officials said.
Local shelters offer adoptions by appointment
Those looking for a quarantine companion better be serious if they plan on frequenting any of the animal shelters in the Flathead Valley.
Educators, professionals use 3D printers to make N95 masks
A small fleet of 3-D printers whir away in Todd Spangler’s garage, exuding a musical scritch-scratch as they methodically transform melted plastic into N95 mas…
Lawmakers considering emergency bills for COVID-19 fight
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem has asked South Dakota lawmakers to act Monday on 10 pieces of emergency legislation aimed at a months-long COVID-19 fight.